‘Get ready’ ISIS announce plans to launch Ramadan attacks on Europe and America

ISIS have announced plans for a series of deadly attacks in Europe and America during the holy Islamic holiday of Ramadan - with a high-ranking jihadi telling supporters across the world to “get ready.”

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ISIS has issued a call-to-arms for jihadis to launch attacks during Ramadan

Get prepared, be ready to make it a month of calamity everywhere for the non-believers

ISIS spokesperson Abu Mohamed al-Adnani

The chilling message said Ramadan, which begins four days before Euro 2016 next month, will be marked by a series of bloody attacks across the world.

Jews and Christians were particularly singled out as targets for lone wolf attacks during the holiday, which takes place from June 6 to July 5. 

The extremist group’s spokesperson Abu Mohamed al-Adnani said: “Ramadan, the month of conquest and jihad. Get prepared, be ready to make it a month of calamity everywhere for the non-believers, especially for the fighters and supporters of the caliphate in Europe and America.

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ISIS have issued a warning despite losing substantial territory in recent months

“The smallest action you do in their heartland is better and more enduring to us than what you would if you were with us.

"If one of you hoped to reach the Islamic State, we wish we were in your place to punish the Crusaders day and night.”

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Experts said the statement showed ISIS were aware of its

The rambling, 31-minute audio message also made reference to the recent loss of territory and key cities in Iraq and Syria. 

al-Adnani said: “Will we be defeated if we lose Mosul, or Sirte, or Raqa, or all the cities, and go back to how we were before? 

“No. Defeat is only losing the desire and the will to fight.”

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The terror group announced plans to carry out deadly attacks during Ramadan

Jihadi expert Aymenn al-Tamimi said the statement showed ISIS was aware of morale dropping among its fighters.

He said: “It would appear IS is more clearly acknowledging its limitations in holding territory while stressing the idea of living on despite losses.”

Coalition forces have reclaimed 40 per cent of jihadi heartland in Iraq and another 10 per cent in Syria. 

Researchers said ISIS, also known as Dash, had also lost 40 per cent of its income.

Volunteers cook Ramadan meals for Syria regime fighters

Colonel Steve Warren, the Baghdad-based spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve, the US military operation against ISIS, said earlier this year: “Daesh hasn't won a battle since May [2015], and we kill a leader nearly every 3 days. They are weakening, but the battle is not over."

The message, which was posted on Saturday night, made no reference to EgyptAir flight MS804, which crashed into the Mediterranean Sea last week.

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